Mining Incidents

JEFFERSONVILLE PLANT Metal/Non-Metal

Imerys Kaolin Inc · Surface
Controlled by Imerys S A
Jeffersonville, Twiggs County, GA  ·  Abandoned
MSHA Mine ID: 0900354

JEFFERSONVILLE PLANT has $3K in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 0 contested dockets, plus health sampling and the full incident record.

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Fatalities
0
Total incidents
154
Years on record
1983–2001
Latest incident
Oct 2001
Compliance record
MSHA citations since 2000
27
citations
6
significant & substantial
$3,204
proposed penalties
$3,204
paid to date
100% of proposed penalties paid to date, a $0 gap.
Source: MSHA violations data, updated weekly.
Inspection activity
MSHA inspections since 2000
7
inspections on record
86
inspection hours
n/a
citations per 100 inspection hours
This rate is recorded citations divided by MSHA inspection hours, per 100 hours. It reflects inspection effort, not mine size or production.
Rate withheld: 86 inspection hours is too few for a stable rate. A minimum of 1,000 inspection hours is required.
Source: MSHA inspections data, updated weekly.

JEFFERSONVILLE PLANT has $3K in proposed MSHA penalties and $0 outstanding across 0 contested dockets.

Penalty disposition
Differences between proposed and paid penalties reflect both settlements and conference reductions and amounts still owed. Outstanding is the balance currently owed.
$3K
proposed penalties
$3K
current assessed
$3K
paid to date
$0
outstanding
27 assessments are final orders; 0 contested dockets.
As of the most recent assessment on 2000-10-18.
Source: MSHA assessed-violations and conference/litigation data, updated weekly.
Quarterly safety rates
Citations per million reported employee-hours. Rates begin in 2000, when MSHA's quarterly employment data starts; earlier incidents are counted but cannot be rate-adjusted. Quarters under 100,000 reported hours are greyed: too few hours for a stable rate.
Citations per million employee-hours, as reported to MSHA
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2003 Q1 0 0 0
2002 Q4 0 0 0
2002 Q3 0 0 0
2002 Q2 0 0 0
2002 Q1 0 0 0
2001 Q4 10 0 0 0.0
2001 Q3 0 0 0
2001 Q2 0 0 0
Show 5 earlier quarters
Quarter Hours worked Citations S&S Per 1M hrs
2001 Q1 8,512 0 0 0.0
2000 Q4 18,990 12 5 631.9
2000 Q3 20,269 0 0 0.0
2000 Q2 20,365 15 1 736.6
2000 Q1 11,150 0 0 0.0
No fatalities recorded at this mine.

Reportable incidents

154 on file

2001 · 1 incident

October 23, 2001 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Kaolin Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING SANDBOX PARTS AND SLIPPED ON AN ACCUMULATION OF ALGAE AT THE AREA HE WAS WORKING IN. HE HIT HIS RIGHT SIDE ON A 2 INCH PIPE AS HE FELL. HE FELL AT GROUND LEVEL. (LIGHT DU TY).

1999 · 1 incident

May 18, 1999 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Imerys Kaolin Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS REMOVING A BAUER HILL FOR REPLACEMENT WHEN THE BASE PLATE FELL OFF, BOUNCED AND STRUCK HIS RIGHT FOOT.

1998 · 2 incidents

June 30, 1998 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Imerys Kaolin Inc · Fall from ladders

EE WAS CLIMBING DOWN A 3 RUNG LADDER WHEN HIS RIGHT FOOT SLIPPED OFF THE SECOND RUNG. HE LANDED ON HIS LEFT FOOT (9 INCH FALL) BREAKING HIS LERFANKLE. (LOST TIME)

May 18, 1998 GA · Metal/Non-Metal IGNITION OR EXPLOSION OF GAS OR DUST
Imerys Kaolin Inc · Accident type, without injuries

CALCINER FURNACE MAIN GAS VALVE ACCIDENTALLY OPEENED ALLOWING RAW GAS TO ACCUMULATE IN THE KILN. AN EXPLOSION OCCURRED DURING REPEATED ATTEMPTS TO LIGHT THE FURNACE. EXPLOSION CONTAINED WITHIN THE KILN.

1997 · 3 incidents

March 6, 1997 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Kaolin Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

WASH8ING RESIDUE OUT OF FILTER BOWL WITH WATER HOSE, POSSIBLY CHEMICAL SPLASHED ON FACE AND EYES.

February 20, 1997 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Kaolin Company · Struck by falling object

MOVING DRUMS AND ONE FELL ON RIGHT HAND. DIAGNOSIS: CONTUSION RIGHT 3RD FINGER. BUDDY TAPE APPLIED ON FINGER AND MEDICATION PRESCRIBED.

January 3, 1997 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech OCCUPATIONAL SKIN DISEASES
Nord Kaolin Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

CAME IN CONTACT WITH CHEMICAL, PROXEL; RASH DEVELOPED ON BOTH HANDS. DIAGNOSIS: CONTACT DERMITITIS OF HANDS FROM CHEMICAL. PRESCRIPTION: MEDROL DOESPAK AND HYDROCORTISONE CREAM.

1996 · 8 incidents

November 20, 1996 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Nord Kaolin Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

BEATING ON FEED TUBE WITH HAMMER AND CAUGHT FINGER BETWEEN HAMMER HANDLE AND BIN ACTIVATOR. FRACTURE OF RIGHT RING FINGER. PAIN MEDICATION AND ANTIBIOTIC PRESCRIBED.

August 28, 1996 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nord Kaolin Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

REMOVING 9C PUMP BEARING ASSY, FOOT SLIPPED AND CUT HAND ON PUMP IMPELELR. DIAGNOSIS: LACERATION OF LEFT HAND (SUTURED, TETANUS SHOT, PRECRITIPTION).

August 21, 1996 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Nord Kaolin Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

INSTALLING BELTS ON #2 COWLES MIXER. FINGER GOT CAUGHT BETWEENT HE BELT AND SHEAVE. FRACTURED RIGHT DISTAL PHALANX INDEX FINGER.

May 22, 1996 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Kaolin Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE WAS WASHING BIOCIDE PLATFORM WITH WATERHOSE, UNAWARE THAT MIST OF CHEMICALS WAS FALLINGON HIM. ACUTE CONTACT DERMATITIS TO UPPER EXTREMITIES (BOTH HANDS AND WRISTS).

May 20, 1996 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Nord Kaolin Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE USING A COMBINATION WRENCH FOR MORE LEVERAGE, WRENCH SLIPPED, CUTTING EE'S RIGHT THUMB.

March 9, 1996 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Kaolin Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

MAINTENANCE DEPT. TOOK FROZEN LINE APART, CLAY FELL TO FLOOR AND SPLASHED CHEMICALS ON EE'S FACE AND INTO RIGHT EYE.

February 23, 1996 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Kaolin Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STEPPED ON LADDER TO CLIMB TO TOP OF TANK CAR AND TWISTED BACK. DIAGNOSIS: ACUTE LUMBAR STRAIN-MEDICATOIN PRESCRIBED.

January 17, 1996 GA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nord Kaolin Company · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

CLIMBED THRU A REMOVABLE HATCH IN CATWALK, TURNED AROUND, STEPPED BACK INTO THE HOLE AND LANDED ON LEFT FOOT AND KNEE.

1995 · 8 incidents

August 30, 1995 GA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Kaolin Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

STRAINED WRIST WHILE PULLING ON BAGS AND CAGES TO CHANGE BAGS AT NO. SPRAY DRYER.

August 28, 1995 GA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Kaolin Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

OPENED VALVE ON BOTTOM OF TANK CAR & FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK. WASHED NEXT CAR AND FELT PAIN AGAIN ON THE LAST STEP OF LADDER AS DESCENDING.

August 26, 1995 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Kaolin Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

REMOVING FITTING FROM PUMP TO INSTALL TUBE FOR CHEMICAL. BENT OVER AND PULLED MUSCLE.

August 7, 1995 GA · Metal/Non-Metal mechanic helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Kaolin Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

REPLACING RUBBER GASKET ON SECTION OF 4IN VICTAULIC PIPE HAND SLIPPED & CUT FINGER ON ALUMINUM PIPE

June 7, 1995 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Nord Kaolin Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

SPLITTING OUTPUT SHAFT FROM BLADE SHAFT WITH HAMMER & WEDGE HIT HAND WITH HAMMER

March 29, 1995 GA · Metal/Non-Metal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Kaolin Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

WITHDRAWING SAMPLES FORM SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE DRUMS TO VERIFY CONTENTS, ACIDENT LEAKED DOWN THE GLOVE AND BURNED ARM.

March 21, 1995 GA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Nord Kaolin Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

THE CREW WAS PUMPING HYDROCHLORITE INTO A TANK FOR PURIFICATION OF THE DRINKING WATER. 4-55 GALLON DRUMS WERE PUMPED WITH NO PROBLEM. WHEN BEGINNING TO PUMP THE 5TH DRUM EMPLOYEE BECAME OVERWH ELMED BY FUMES FROM THIS DRUM.

March 6, 1995 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nord Kaolin Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CLEANIGN SPARGER VALVES IN TANK CAR; TWISTED LEFT FOOT.

1994 · 14 incidents

December 30, 1994 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Kaolin Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

STANDING ON BOTOTM HANDRAIL REACHING TO CLOSE FEED VALVE AT #1 GRINDER & PULLED SHOULDER.

November 29, 1994 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nord Kaolin Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

CLEANING SPARGER PIPES INSIDE RAILROAD CAR SLIPPED & FELL ON HAND

November 16, 1994 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nord Kaolin Company · Fall from machine

CLIMBING RAILROAD CAR, FOOT SLIPPED AND FELL ON BACK.

October 12, 1994 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Kaolin Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

PULLING ON SCRUBBER FAN ADJUSTMENT LEVER.

September 9, 1994 GA · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant MACHINERY
Nord Kaolin Company · Struck by flying object

EE TURNED ON PORTABLE AIR COMPRESSOR AND 1" HOSE BLEW OFF INFLICTING CUT ON THUMB.

September 6, 1994 GA · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nord Kaolin Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING UP HILL CARRYING SAMPLES OF CLAY SLIPPED & CAUGHT HIMSELF WITH HAND & THIGH

September 6, 1994 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Nord Kaolin Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CLEANING OLD GASKET FROM COVER PLATE FOR BLOWER USING A KNIFE. KNIFE SLIPPED UNDER GASKET CUTTING LEFT THUMB. DIAGNOSIS LACERATION OF LEFT THUMB. SUTURED, TETANUS SHOT AND MEDICATION.

August 24, 1994 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech ELECTRICAL
Nord Kaolin Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

CHECKING FORWARD & REVERSE SWITCHES ON GOLF CART AT WAREHOUSE, PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR AND BATTERY APPEARED TO EXPLODE INTERNALLY BLOWIN ACID IN BOTH EYES.

August 15, 1994 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Kaolin Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WALKING TO QUALITY CONTROL LAB WITH FILTER SAMPLES DRY CLAY GOT INTO EYES

June 9, 1994 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator STRIKING OR BUMPING
Nord Kaolin Company · Struck against stationary object

EE TURNED TO LEAVE FROM DOORWAY OF CONTROL ROOM; HIT ELBOW ON DOOR HANDLE.

June 7, 1994 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Kaolin Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE CLIMBING LADDER ON SIDE OF BOOM TRUCK PULLED MUSCLE IN BACK

May 7, 1994 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Nord Kaolin Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

TIGHTENING ELBOW ON 2" WATER LINE WITH PIPE WRENCH;PULLED MUSCLE IN RIGHT RIB CAGE.

April 27, 1994 GA · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Kaolin Company · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS TAKING SAMPLE CUP OFF HAMILTON BEACH MIXER WHEN HIS HAND SLIPPED AND CUT HIS FINGER ON THE MIXER BLADE.

April 25, 1994 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Nord Kaolin Company · Struck by flying object

FOREIGN OBJECT POPPED INTO EMPLOYEE'S EYE WHILE HE WAS CUTTING AND GRINDING METAL.

1993 · 10 incidents

December 2, 1993 GA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Kaolin Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING AMA-415 HOSE FROM WT1 TO WT3 TO ADD BIOCIDE TO TANK. SOME RESIDUAL 415 IN LINE SPILLED ON SHOE LEAKING THROUGH & BURNING SKIN.

November 30, 1993 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS (TOXIC AGENTS)
Nord Kaolin Company · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE WAS INSIDE OZONE COLUMN REPLACING STEADY BEARING HETING SLEEVE BEARING WITH HEATING TIP TO REMOVE FROM SHAFT SPRAYED COLD WATER ON SLEEVE CAUSING STEAM VAPOR

November 18, 1993 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Kaolin Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

REMOVING BAR GRATING TO WELD CRACKS ON #1 BLUNGER SHAFT FRAME ONE SIDE DROPPED DOWN CAUSING GRATING TO HANG WEIGHT OF GRATING APPROX 50 LBS

October 24, 1993 GA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Nord Kaolin Company · Struck against a moving object

RAN IN HOLE AND FORKLIFT TURNED OVER.

October 3, 1993 GA · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Nord Kaolin Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

USING A RAZOR BLADE TO SCRAPE SAMPLE FROM ALUMINUM WEIGHT PAN. RAZOR SLIPPED AND CUT FINGERS.

June 24, 1993 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Kaolin Company · Struck against stationary object

WASHING REPULPER #5 FILTER; WATER HOSE TANGLED AND FINGERS WERE CUT.

May 12, 1993 GA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman MACHINERY
Nord Kaolin Company · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING AT #1 SPRAY DRYER: DUST HIT HIM IN THE FACE AND FOREIGN BODY GOT IN EYE.

April 19, 1993 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Nord Kaolin Company · Struck by falling object

WELDING WEAR STRIP INSIDE STAMLER FEEDER RAISED WELDING HOOD & THE PRY BAR LOOSENED A LUMP OF DIRT &/OR KAOLIN FALLING BEHIND SAFETY GLASSES

March 25, 1993 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nord Kaolin Company · Fall from ladders

EMPLOYEE WAS DESCENDING FROM TOP OF SLURRY TANK CAR; MISSED TOP STEP OF LADDER AND FELL.

February 15, 1993 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Kaolin Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING BOOM TRUCK REMOVING MATERIAL FROM TOP OF TANK & LOADING ON TRUCK GLOVE HUNG ON PIECE OF METAL & MASHED FINGER

1992 · 15 incidents

December 30, 1992 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Nord Kaolin Company · Struck against stationary object

WALKING TO KILN DISCHARGE TO CATCH A SAMPLE; STEPPED ON PIECE OF REFRACTORY AND TWISTED RIGHT ANKLE.

December 21, 1992 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Nord Kaolin Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

STRUCK FINGER WITH HAMMER WHILE ADJUSTING POSITION OF BEARING HOUSING, #3 CENTFRIGUE.

September 26, 1992 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nord Kaolin Company · Fall down stairs

WALKING DOWN STEPS FROM HBP SLURRY COWLES; FEET SLIPPED OFF BOTTOM STEP AND TWISTED RIGHT ANKLE.

September 24, 1992 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Kaolin Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATES THAT HE INUJURED HIS BACK WHILE UNLOADING PIPE ON GROUND AT PIPE RACK AREA.

September 9, 1992 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Nord Kaolin Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE PINCHED & CUT THUMB ON PIPE AND WRENCH WHILE PULLING PIPE FROM THE GROUND WITH DRILL RIG.

September 8, 1992 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STRIKING OR BUMPING
Nord Kaolin Company · Struck against stationary object

AFTER STEPPING ONTO CATWALK, EMPLOYEE RAN INTO VICTAULIC PIPE CROSSING OVERHEAD. THIS PUSHED HIS HEAD DOWNWARD AND BACKWARD CAUSING PAIN BETWEEN THE SHOULDER AND SPINE.

July 12, 1992 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Nord Kaolin Company · Contact with hot objects or substances

EMPL TURNED ON AIR ABOVE AIRLOCK CAUSING AIR PRESSURE TO BLOW THE CAP OFF AND CALCINED CLAY HIT FACE FILLING EYES.

July 2, 1992 GA · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nord Kaolin Company · Fall down stairs

WALING DOWN STEPS FROM SLURRY COWLES SLIPPED ON BOTTOM STEP & FELL BACK ONTO STEPS ABRASIONS & CUT ON RT ARM & ELBOW & ABRASION ON BACK

May 18, 1992 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Kaolin Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS PUSHING BAG OF PRODUCT DOWN ROLLER BED AND STRAINED LOWER BACK.

May 6, 1992 GA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Kaolin Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CHANGING MOTOR ON EXHAUST FAN. AT THAT TIME, HE WAS PUTTING BELT GUARD ON AND IT MASHED HIS FINGER. DIAGNOSIS: FRACTURE OF SMALL FINGER, LEFT HAND.

April 20, 1992 GA · Metal/Non-Metal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Nord Kaolin Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS SUING TWO 18' PIPE WRENCHES TO REMOVE 2' PIPE CAP FROM END OF PIPE ON RECEIVER TANK AT QUALITY CONTROL LAB.PULLED LEFT SHOULDER CAUSING JOINT TO POP.DIAGNOSISSTRAIN OF LEFT SHOULD ERPRESCRIPTION GIVEN BY PHYSICIAN.

April 9, 1992 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Kaolin Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS LOWERING SPRAY MACHINE WHEEL TO THE GROUND; STRAINED LOWER BACK.

April 3, 1992 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Nord Kaolin Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS HITTING SHUTE WITH SLEDGE HAMMER WHEN THE HAMMER CAUGHT ON FLEXIBLE AIR LINE CAUSING THE HAMMER TO DEFLECT & HIT EMPLOYEE ON RT SIDE OF FACE JUST BELOW THE EYE

January 20, 1992 GA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Kaolin Company · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS CHANGING #1 BLUNGER MOTOR AND WHILE REMOVING BELT SHEAVE, IT FELL ON THUMB.

1991 · 16 incidents

December 5, 1991 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nord Kaolin Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WALKING OFF ANKLE GAVE WAY

October 21, 1991 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Kaolin Company · Struck by flying object

WALKING THROUGH BUILDING AND TRASH GOT IN EYE.

October 17, 1991 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nord Kaolin Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

PULLING HOSE OUT OF DOORWAY TO WASH UP.SLIPPED & FELL ON LEFT ARM AND WRIST.DIAG:LEFT HAND & ELBOW BRUISED,CONTUSION & SPRAIN LEFT WRIST.

October 10, 1991 GA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Nord Kaolin Company · Struck against stationary object

ON ROOF LOOSENING SCREW FROM LIGHT.WRENCH SLIPPED OFF NUT.ARM HIT SHEETMETAL ROOF,CUTTING RIGHT ELBOW.

October 2, 1991 GA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Kaolin Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

PULLED MUSCLE IN R ARM PUSHING BAG OF CLAY ON PALLET

October 1, 1991 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Nord Kaolin Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

OBJECT HIT EE S LEFT FOREARM CAUSING A LACERATION WHILE USING WEEDEATER.

July 27, 1991 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Nord Kaolin Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

ENLARGING PLATFORM AT #2 DRYER CHAMBER DOOR USING CUTTING TORCH,WELDER AND HAND TOOLS.WORKING OVER MIXERS WITH D3TA ADDITIVES AND GOT FUMES IN EYES.

July 6, 1991 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech NONPOWERED HAULAGE
Nord Kaolin Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

MOVING PLATFORM STRAINED LOWER BACK

June 24, 1991 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Nord Kaolin Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

TIGHTENING FLANGE ON 6" PIPE USING COMBINATION WRENCHES; MASHED FINGER BETWEEN PIPE AND HYDRAULIC CYLINDER.

May 13, 1991 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nord Kaolin Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE GOING UP STAIRS TO SLURRY TANKS, EMPLOYEE SLIPPED AND TWISTED LEFT ANKLE.

April 30, 1991 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Nord Kaolin Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING BEARING FROM CW PUMP SHAFT USING HAMMER & KEY STOCK AS DRIFT PIN HAMMER CAME OFF HANDLE WHILE STRIKING DRIFT PIN & HIT LEFT FIRST FINGER CAUSING IT TO BREAK

April 15, 1991 GA · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator MACHINERY
Nord Kaolin Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLED INTO SUPPLY FAN AT #2 SPRAY DRYER CAUSING INJURY TO HEAD & NECK

April 9, 1991 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nord Kaolin Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE SLIPPED AND FELL WHILE CLIMBING OUT OF #1 SAND TANK HURTING LOWER BACK.

February 6, 1991 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nord Kaolin Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING BETWEEN #2 & #10 TANKS TO OPEN VALVE ON #10 TANK FELL ON SLIPPERY CONCRETE FLOOR WHERE WATER HAD DRAINED FROM PUMP CAUSING STRAIN BETWEEN SHOULDERS

January 3, 1991 GA · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Kaolin Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING A BOX OF LEFTOVER CRUDE SAMPLES (55 LBS.) AND FELT A PAIN IN HIS BACK.

1990 · 14 incidents

December 19, 1990 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nord Kaolin Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

SLIPPED ON SOLICATE WHILE WALKING ON PAVEMENT FROM BLEACH SHACK TO FOREMAN'S OFFICE,FELL AND INJURED KNEE.

December 6, 1990 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Kaolin Company · Struck by falling object

TURNING OVER A PIECE OF CHANNEL IRON AND IT FELL AND MASHED HIS TWO MIDDLE FINGERS ON LEFT HAND.

August 24, 1990 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nord Kaolin Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CARRYING A FILTER PRESS DOOR WEIGHING ABOUT 80 LBS. OVER HEAD; FOOT SLIPPED CAUSING HIM TO TAK A BAD STEP AND INJURED BACK.

August 14, 1990 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Kaolin Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LIFTING 100 LB BAG SODA ASH.PAIN IN BACK AND NECK,ARMS BEGAN TO FEEL STIFF.

July 25, 1990 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator OTHER
Nord Kaolin Company · Struck by flying object

WHILE WALKING FROM TANK FARM TO MAGNET, SOMETHING FELL OR FLEW INTO EYE CAUSING CORNEA ABRASION.

May 7, 1990 GA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Kaolin Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS TAKING OFF A JUNCTION BOX AND CUT LEFT INDEX FINGER. HIS FOREMAN ADMINISTERED FIRST AID AND THOUGHT THAT WOULD BE SUFFICIENT. LATER THAT NIGHT, HE WENT TO THE HOSPITAL WHERE THEY X-RAYE D HIS HAND.

April 26, 1990 GA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Nord Kaolin Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WELDING JOB MATS & FOREIGN BODY GOT INTO EYE.

March 13, 1990 GA · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Kaolin Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING A BAG OF CORE SAMPLES (APPROX 50 LBS) AND TWISTED LEFT HIP. TREATMENT WAS NOT NECESSARY UNTIL 5/2/90 AFTER HE EXPERIENCED PAIN AND NUMBNESS IN THE LEG. X-RAYS MADE AND MED ICATION PRESCRIBED. FIRST DAY ABSENT FROM WORK DUE TO INJURY - MAY 2, 1990.

March 7, 1990 GA · Metal/Non-Metal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor OTHER
Nord Kaolin Company · Struck by flying object

TRASH BLEW INTO EYE AS EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING ALONG DIRT DRIVEWAY.

February 9, 1990 GA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician helper HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Nord Kaolin Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS CUTTING INSULATION FROM 3/0 WIRE. THE KNIFE GOT HUNG AND AS HE PULLED BACK IT CUT HIS THUMB.

1989 · 21 incidents

December 17, 1989 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech ELECTRICAL
Nord Kaolin Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

CHECKING AMPS ON 6 LIQUIDTEX SCREEN BREAKER WAS THROWN ON AND HEATERS OVERHEATED AND BURST BURNING EYE.

November 23, 1989 GA · Metal/Non-Metal carpenter MACHINERY
Nord Kaolin Company · Struck by flying object

GRIDNING PIPE AND PIECE WENT UNDER SAFETY GLASSES AND INTO EYE. REMOVE FOREIGN BODY-EYE.

November 19, 1989 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Kaolin Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

LIFTING PUMP FROM TANK TO WORK TABLE IN MAINTENCE SHOP. PUMP SLIPPED OUT OF HAND EDGE CUT RIGHT THUMB.

November 7, 1989 GA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Kaolin Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

HE WAS PULLING 500 MCM WIRE WIRE WAS NOT GOING RIGHT & IN AN ATTEMPT TO STRAIGHTEN IT OUT HE PULLED HIS BACK

October 26, 1989 GA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman STRIKING OR BUMPING
Nord Kaolin Company · Struck against stationary object

HE HIT HIS LEG ON A PIECE OF STEEL I BEAM AS HE WAS WALKING TO THE JOB TRAILER THIS CUT HIS LEG HE DID NOT WORK THE NEXT DAY BUT THAT WAS NOT THE REASON HE WAS OUT HIS LEG BEGAN TO GET INFECTE D THE NEXT WEEK EVEN THOUGH HE WAS AT WORK UNTILHE WENT T O THE DOC ON THURSDAY 11-2 THIS WAS THE FIRST TIME THE OFFICE WAS NOTIFIED THAT HE WAS HURT

October 9, 1989 GA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nord Kaolin Company · Fall from ladders

ON LADDER ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE A JUNCTION BOX FELL OFF THE LADDER AND TRYING TO BREAK HE FALL INJ R WRIST.

September 26, 1989 GA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Kaolin Company · Struck against stationary object

HE WAS PULLING WIRE THROUGH CONDUIT WHEN THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE WIRE AND THE ROPE BROKE.THIS CAUSED HIS HAND TO FLY BACK AND STRIKE A STEEL BEAM.

September 20, 1989 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Kaolin Company · Struck against stationary object

USING WATER HOSE TO WASH OFF SCREENS AND PIPING WHILE PUSHING HOSE INTO PIPE HAND SLIPPED STRIKING HOSE CLAMP

September 7, 1989 GA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician helper HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Nord Kaolin Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS HOLDING A PIECE OF METAL WHILE ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WAS DRIVING IT INTO THE GROUND WITH A SLEDGE HAMMER.THE HANDLE ON THE SLEDGE AHMMER BROKEAND THE METAL HEAD OF THE HAMMER HIT HIM ON THE LEFT ARM.

August 9, 1989 GA · Metal/Non-Metal SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nord Kaolin Company · Fall from headframe, derrick or tower

EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING UP A STEEL FRAME BUILDING,. SLIPPED AND FELL ABOUT 24 FT TO THE GROUND.

August 2, 1989 GA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) POWERED HAULAGE
Nord Kaolin Company · Struck against a moving object

WHILE DRIVING ON A GRAVEL ROAD HE FOUND OUT THE BREAKS HAD FAILED. HE STOPPED ON TOP OF THE HILL PUT THE TRUCK IN FIRST GEAR SO THE TRUCK WOULD MOVE SLOW WHEN HE GOT TO THE TURN AROUND AT THE BOTTOM OF THE HILL THE TRUCK WAS MOVING TO FAST.HE TRIED TO MAKE THE TURN, THE TIRES DUG INTO THE SOFT DIRT AND TURNED UP ON ITS SIDE.

August 2, 1989 GA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) POWERED HAULAGE
Nord Kaolin Company · Struck against a moving object

WHILE DRIVING ON A GRAVEL ROAD HE FOUND OUT THE BREAKS HAD FAILED. HE STOPPED ON TOP OF THE HILL PUT THE TRUCK IN FIRST GEAR SO THE TRUCK WOULD MOVE SLOW WHEN HE GOT TO THE TURN AROUND AT THE BOTTOM OF THE HILL THE TRUCK WAS MOVING TO FAST.HE TRIED TO MAKE THE TURN, THE TIRES DUG INTO THE SOFT DIRT AND TURNED UP ON ITS SIDE.

July 21, 1989 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Nord Kaolin Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL WAS USING PRY BAR ABOUT 18" LONG TO INSTALL BELT ON #3 REEVES DRIVE. BAR SLIPPED CAUSING EMPL TO JERK NECK & BACK. DR TREATED INJURY WITH INJECTION OF CORTISONE & PRESCRIPTION DRUG.

July 12, 1989 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Nord Kaolin Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

USING SLEDGE HAMMER & WRENCH TO BREAK BOLT LOOSE THAT HELD MAGNET TOGETHER MADE A GLANCING BLOW ON WRENCH STRIKING LEFT FOOT XRAY WAS MADE & PHYSICIAN PRESCRIBED DRUGS FOR PAIN BUT EMPLOYEE ST ATED HE DID NOT GET PRESCRIPTION FILLED

June 4, 1989 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Nord Kaolin Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPL WAS LIFTING UPWARD USING PIPE FOR MORE LEVERAGE FELT PAIN IN UPPER BACK & NECK. DIAGNOSED AS CERVICAL STRAIN MUSCLE RELEAXANTS & XRAY PRESCRIBED.

April 18, 1989 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator MACHINERY
Nord Kaolin Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPL WAS LEAVING THE OLD BLEACH STATION AFTER CHECKING A METER AND WALKED INTO A SPRAY OF ACID THAT WAS COMING FROM A PIN HOLE IN THE ACID LINE NEAR 2B TANK THE ACID SPRAY HIT HIM ON THE L SID E OF HIS FACE AND NECK AREA MEDICATION WAS APPLIED BY THE DR AND DRUGS WERE PRESCRIBED

April 5, 1989 GA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Nord Kaolin Company · Fall down stairs

EMPL WAS ON TOP STEP TIGHTENING BOLTS IN BOTTOM BEARING OF #1 COWLES WRENCH SLIPPED OFF EMPL LOST HIS BALANCE FALLING BACKWARDS AND DOWN STEPS TO THE FLOOR

March 9, 1989 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nord Kaolin Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

STEPPED DOWN FROM PAYLOADER L. KNEE GAVE WAY WHEN HE PUT WT. ON IT.

March 6, 1989 GA · Metal/Non-Metal HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Kaolin Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

REMOVING BIT FROM BACK OF DRILL RIG. BIT SLIPPED OUT OF HAND AND EMPLOYEE TRIED TO CATCH IT. BIT MASHED FINGER.

February 25, 1989 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nord Kaolin Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING ON GRATING ACROSS DITCH IT CAVED IN CAUSING HIM TO FALL & A CORNER OF THE GRATING CAUGHT HIM IN THE LEFT SIDE

February 18, 1989 GA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Kaolin Company · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS UNSTOPPING DISCHARGE PORT FOR THE COWLES DISSOLVER.HE CUT KNUCKLE ON THE WALL OF THE DISSOLVER AT THE OPENINF BETWEEN THE TUB AND DISCHARGE PORT.EMPLOYEE WENT TO DOCTOR 02-21-89 A ND WAS GIVEN TETANUS SHOT AND PRESCRIPTION FOR DRUGS.

1988 · 8 incidents

October 15, 1988 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech ELECTRICAL
Nord Kaolin Company · Contact with electrical current

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A HUDRAULIFT TO MOVE A PICE OF 12IN STEEL PIPE WHEN PIPE WAS LOWERED ONTO TRUCK BED IT SLIPPED OFF TIRE REAR OF THE TRUCK CAUSING THE CABLE TO WHIP INTO CLOSE ENOUGH COM PACT TO A HIGH VOLTAGE POWER TO CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL ARC TO CABLE EMPLOYEE WAS BURNED BY ELECTRICITY ON HAND LEG & PENIS

September 7, 1988 GA · Metal/Non-Metal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nord Kaolin Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

SLIPPED ON ALGAE FELL AND HIT CHIN ON PAVEMENT.

August 4, 1988 GA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Kaolin Company · Struck against stationary object

EMP WAS WASHING SLURY LOADING SCREENS TURNED AND BUMMPED ARM ON EDGE OF SCREEN

June 24, 1988 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nord Kaolin Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CRANKING MOTOR GRADER WITH HELPER BATTERY. STEPPED DOWN OFF MACHINE AND FELT BURNING IN FOOT.

May 24, 1988 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Nord Kaolin Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

LOOSENING BOLTS TO REMOVE PUMP FOR REPAIR.

January 22, 1988 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Kaolin Company · Struck by falling object

LYING ON BACK I3STALLING IMPELLER ON SLURRY SALA PUMP SHAFT.TRASH FELL IN EYE.

January 8, 1988 GA · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nord Kaolin Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

USING WATER HOS9 TO SHOOT WATER INTO LINE TO UNSTOP DRAIN VALVE WHEN LINE UNSTOPPED SLURRY SHOT OUT OF VALVE OPENING CAUSING HIS FEET TO SLIP & FALL ON FLOOR WITH ICY CONDITIONS FELL ON RT.SI DE OF BODY 3

January 2, 1988 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Nord Kaolin Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

USING KNIFE TO 9EMOVE INSULATION FROM ELECTRICAL CABLE ON #1 SPRAY DRYER ATOMIZER MOTOR AND CUT FINGER

1987 · 9 incidents

December 23, 1987 GA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Kaolin Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

TWISTED KNEE WH3LE STANDING IN BOTTOM OF SLURRY CAR TO WASH IT OUT.

December 14, 1987 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Kaolin Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HOOKING CABLE T2 HOPPER CAR CABLE HAD SOME BROKEN WIRE WHICH PUNCTURED THE FINGER.

September 27, 1987 GA · Metal/Non-Metal dryer operator, kiln operator, dry plant operator, fluid operator, bed dryer operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Kaolin Company · Struck by falling object

CHANGING SLURRY3LOADING LINE RUST FELL FROM PIPES WHILE LOOKING UP.

September 8, 1987 GA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman OTHER
Nord Kaolin Company · Struck by flying object

WALKING A SURVE2 LINE PIECE OF TRASH FLEW IN EYE

August 12, 1987 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Nord Kaolin Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

TAKING SHEAVE O0F SHAFT;CAUGHT HAND BETWEEN SLEDGE HAMMER HANDLE AND SHEAVE.

July 14, 1987 GA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Kaolin Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE FILLED3A BUCKET WITH VANCIDE FROM A VLAVE THAT WAS PROTRUDING THROUGH THE RAILING OVER S 13 TANK.LIFTING FILLED BUCKET OVER RAILING, HE SLIPPED AND CONTENTS SPLASHED ON HIS FACE AND I N RIGHT EYE. 3

March 31, 1987 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Nord Kaolin Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS DR3LLING A PIECE OF METAL IN DRILL PRESS. MEATAL SLIPPED OUT OF VISE, SPUN AROUND AND CUT FINGER.

March 11, 1987 GA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Kaolin Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

PULLING WATER H2SE ACROSS CATWALK TO WASH OUT FILTER BOWL RESULTING IN PULLED MUSCLE

March 6, 1987 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nord Kaolin Company · Fall onto or against objects

EMP WAS LEAVING3TRACK SHACK AND STUMB ED. HE GRABBED THE SIDE OF BUILDING AND CUT HIS HAND ON THE TIN

1986 · 7 incidents

November 13, 1986 GA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nord Kaolin Company · Fall onto or against objects

USING PIECE OF 1IPE TO PRY ON #2 GRINDER MOTOR.PIPE SLIPPED AND EMPLOYEE FELL AGAINST #3B GRINDER.

November 6, 1986 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nord Kaolin Company · Fall onto or against objects

FEET SLIPPED OU7 FROM UNDER HIM-FELL HITTING HEAD ON HOPPER CAR.

July 19, 1986 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nord Kaolin Company · Fall onto or against objects

CLOSING VALVE T2 STOP FEED TO #1 BIRD TRIPPED OVER HOSE ON FLOOR AND FELL

June 27, 1986 GA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Nord Kaolin Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PULLING WATER H2SE BETWEEN NO 1 & NO 2 MIXER HOSE CAUGHT ON PUMP & SNATCHED OUT OF HIS HAND

April 4, 1986 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Kaolin Company · Struck against stationary object

SWITCHING LINES3TO CHANGE TO ANOTHER GRADE OF MATERIAL

February 19, 1986 GA · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver MACHINERY
Nord Kaolin Company · Struck by powered moving object

AS EMPLOYEE WAS3WALKING AWAY FROM LOADER, OPERATOR BEGAN TO MOVED THEMACHINE IN A MOTION HITTING OUR EMPLOYEE WITH BACK OF MACHINE.

1985 · 4 incidents

June 14, 1985 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nord Kaolin Company · Fall onto or against objects

EMP WAS CROSSING DITCH AT RAILROAD TRACK, TRIPPED OVER WIRE FELL AND CUT LEG

April 25, 1985 GA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Kaolin Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

ROLLED TWO EMPTY DRUMS TOGETHER PICKED UP PALLET OF CHEMICAL AND PLACED ON TOP OF DRUMS SHARP PAIN HIT EMPLOYEE IN LOWER BACK

March 15, 1985 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Kaolin Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL USING 1 1/4\\ AND 1 108\\ WRENCHES TO REMOVE BLADE FROM HUB.DUE TO EXTREMELY SHARP EDGES AND 110 LB WEIGHT OF BLADE,IT CUT HIS FINGER THROUGH WELDING GLOVES.

January 22, 1985 GA · Metal/Non-Metal mechanic helper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nord Kaolin Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPL HAD FILLED PICKUP TRUCK WITH GAS AND WAS RETURNING TO HIS WORK AREA WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL ON ICY CONCRETE HITTING BACK OF HEAD AND RIGHT HIP.NO LOST DAYS UNTIL 2-19-85.UNDER OBSERV UNT IL 3-7-85 ADMITTED TO HOSPITAL FOR SURGERY 3-8-85.

1984 · 7 incidents

November 30, 1984 GA · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Kaolin Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

REMOVING BOLTS TO HELP CHANGE THE BLADE ON 1 BLUNGER BLADE SLIPPED AND CUT EMPLOYEE\S FINGER.

November 8, 1984 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Kaolin Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

OPEN VALVES ON ACID LINE CAUSED CHEMICAL FUMES RESULTING IN ACID BURNS OF BOTH EYES.

August 30, 1984 GA · Metal/Non-Metal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Kaolin Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

STRAINED BACK WHILE LIFTING PUMP. NO LOST TIME UNTIL 9-19-84 BEGAN HAVING TROUBLE AND WAS HOSPITALIZED FOR PROFESSIONAL TREATMENT.

June 25, 1984 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Kaolin Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

UNLOADING OXYGEN TANK CAUGHT HAND BETWEEN TANK AND WELDING MACHINE.

March 12, 1984 GA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nord Kaolin Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WASHING FLOOR WITH WATER HOSE. FELL ON FLOOR.

March 8, 1984 GA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Kaolin Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INSTALLING JUST BAGS

February 29, 1984 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nord Kaolin Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LIFTING COVERS FOR CONVEYOR CHAIN IN STAMBLER FEEDER.

1983 · 6 incidents

December 1, 1983 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Nord Kaolin Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

GRINDING DISC CAUGHT IN CRACK AND KICKED BACK IN FACE.

September 14, 1983 GA · Metal/Non-Metal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nord Kaolin Company · Fall onto or against objects

TRIPPED ON TOP STEP OF CATWALK & FELL.

August 10, 1983 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Nord Kaolin Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

REMOVING BEARING FROM #6 FILTER VACCUM PUMP MOTOR. A PIECE OF STEEL FROM BEARING HIT EE IN NOSE.

February 28, 1983 GA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nord Kaolin Company · Fall onto or against objects

SLIPPED ON REJECTS FROM SWECO SCREENS

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